Global-to-Kenya Remittance Guide
Best Ways to Send Money to Kenya
Compare fees, exchange rates and delivery speeds for every major remittance corridor into Kenya. Updated weekly — covering M-Pesa, bank and cash delivery.
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United Kingdom
£ GBP
Top pickSendwave
Lowest feeZero fees
Providers compared6
~100,000 Kenyans in the UK
United States
$ USD
Top pickSendwave
Lowest feeZero fees
Providers compared6
~100,000 Kenyans in the USA
United Arab Emirates
AED AED
Top pickWise
Lowest fee~AED 3.50 + 0.5%
Providers compared6
~50,000 Kenyans in UAE
Germany
€ EUR
Top pickWise
Lowest fee~€0.70 + 0.47%
Providers compared5
~15,000 Kenyans in Germany
Canada
CA$ CAD
Top pickSendwave
Lowest feeZero fees
Providers compared4
~40,000 Kenyans in Canada
Universal Tips for Sending to Kenya
- →Always compare the total KES received — not just the headline fee. A zero-fee provider with a bad rate can cost more.
- →M-Pesa delivery is fastest and most reliable — your recipient doesn't need a bank account.
- →Bank account delivery is better for large amounts (above the KES 300,000 M-Pesa limit).
- →Sendwave and Wise are the two most trusted providers across all corridors.
- →Avoid sending over weekends if using bank accounts — processing delays are common.
- →Set up a recurring transfer for regular remittances — most providers offer this for free.